Motif88 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Wish he was still with us... Let's pause to reflect on the incredible music he created today, his birthday. Happy Birthday Keith, you are missed. Quote Using: Yamaha: Montage M8x| Spectrasonics: Omnisphere, Keyscape | uhe: Diva, Hive2, Zebra2| Roland: Cloud Pro | Arturia: V Collection | NI: Komplete 14 | VPS: Avenger | Cherry: GX80 | G-Force: OB-E | Korg: Triton, MS-20 Sold/Traded: Yamaha: Motif XS8, Motif ES8, Motif8, KX-88, TX7 | ASM: Hydrasynth Deluxe| Roland: RD-2000, D50, MKS-20| Korg: Kronos 88, T3, MS-20 | Oberheim: OB8, OBXa, Modular 8 Voice | Rhodes: Dyno-My-Piano| Crumar: T2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRollins Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I second the motion. Grey Quote I'm not interested in someone's ability to program. I'm interested in their ability to compose and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I got to see Keith perform his "Piano Improvisations" as part of the "Karn Evil 9" tour. I bumped into a few walls like a space cadet for a week afterwards. I'm preaching to the choir to say so here, but yep, it left an astounding mark on me. Hats off, gents. Quote "Why can't they just make up something of their own?" ~ The great Richard Matheson, on the movie remakes of his book, "I Am Legend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The much-awaited release date of The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert Blu-ray has been announced today - which would have been Keith's 76th birthday. We are pleased to announce the release date of MARCH 11, 2021 ....which is the fifth anniversary of the day his soul became free. Watch the trailer: [video:youtube] Please stay updated and connected via this FB page Remembering Keith Emerson FB Group, and on his website: Keith Emerson Website - Press Release - All-Star Keith Emerson Tribute Concert Release Announced Los Angeles, CA - In celebration of Keith Emerson's 76th birthday, The Keith Emerson Estate and Cherry Red Records announce the long-awaited release of The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert on March 11, 2021 (the 5th anniversary of Keith's passing). This official 3-disc set brings you the historical 2016 tribute show in Los Angeles featuring a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of musical luminaries performing music from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Nice, Emerson, Lake & Powell, The Keith Emerson Band and the Three Fates Project. The 2 1/2 - hour concert film features many stellar performances by over two dozen prominent artists in rock, jazz and classical music as well as artist interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, tribute speeches, and a gallery of personal never-before-seen photos from the Emerson estate. The concert will be released on Blu-Ray along with a bonus 2-CD set which features an exclusive audio recording of the show. Performers include Brian Auger, Eddie Jobson, Jordan Rudess, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Marc Bonilla, Gregg Bissonnette, CJ Vanston, Troy Luccketta, Rachel Flowers, Terje Mikkelsen, Philippe Saisse, Joe Travers, Travis Davis, Ed Roth, Jonathan Sindelman, Mike Wallace, Mick Mahan, Karma Auger, Rick Livingstone, Kae Matsumoto, Aaron Emerson, Dan Lutz, and Michael Fitzpatrick. This highly-anticipated concert captures the essence of what made Keith Emerson a pioneer of prog rock, a treasure among his many fans and friends, and a legendary keyboardist and composer with the iconic supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer. 'It was a great honor to be asked to play in tribute to not only a friend but a musical giant and hero to us all. I hope he smiles from heaven knowing the spirit this was done in. So many unreal musicians and thanks to Marc for putting it all together like that! RIP Keith. You are so missed...' - Steve Lukather, 2020 All proceeds go to the charity The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, which was close to Keith"s heart. Artists, crew and all involved have donated their skills and time gratis for this worthy cause, which afflicts thousands of musicians annually. For more information and updates on the Blu-ray release, please visit: Keith's webpage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd8dky Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Not only was he one of the most amazing players, he was also a world-class composer, IMO. Too many good players can't write a song to save their lives, but KE transcended that. He was definitely one of a kind. Quote http://www.weisersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnector Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I got to see Keith perform his "Piano Improvisations" as part of the "Karn Evil 9" tour. I bumped into a few walls like a space cadet for a week afterwards. I'm preaching to the choir to say so here, but yep, it left an astounding mark on me. Hats off, gents. I saw them on that tour as well and was left with the same overwhelming impression. KE had it all....amazing technical ability, showmanship, a synth pioneer, and of course a great composer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I got to see Keith perform his "Piano Improvisations" as part of the "Karn Evil 9" tour. I bumped into a few walls like a space cadet for a week afterwards. I'm preaching to the choir to say so here, but yep, it left an astounding mark on me. Hats off, gents. I saw the Karn Evil 9 tour, I've always referred to it as the Brain Salad Surgery tour, that was the album they were promoting. Quad sound system. ELP was a fantastic group, Keith was the only keyboard player I've seen who could make the entire audience sweat just watching him play. He was fantastic, a great musician and performer. Greg Lake and Carl Palmer totally held their ends up as well, truly one of the best shows I've seen, ever. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I saw ELP on their first American tour in a 1200 seat opera house. Mott the Hoople opened. My band mates and I were in the first row balcony maybe 50 feet from the stage. We had devoured their debut album and were primed and ready. I remember the drum kit had the Tarkus logo on it. We didn't know what it was, because the second album hadn't been released yet. Before the show I kept craning my neck to spot this mythical Moog modular, but it was nowhere to be seen. Then the stage crew trundled it out on a folding table mere seconds before ELP went on. I later found out that the early instrument was so unstable that they were working on it and bringing it in tune until the show started. Then, minds were blown. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I can feel the love on that stage; thanks for posting. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Yep that show looks amazing! Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old No7 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 hELP I need somebody hELP Not just anybody hELP You know I need someone hELP I never needed anybody's help in any way But now that Keith is gone... I gotta see that concert! Thanks for posting about it! Old No7 Quote Yamaha MODX6 * Hammond SK Pro 73 * Roland Fantom-08 * Crumar Mojo Pedals * Mackie Thump 12As * Tascam DP-24SD * JBL 305 MkIIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Saw ELP 3 times. First US tour - Carnegie Hall - one of the best (musical) nights of my life. Miss you, Keith. Quote Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 This is a fun site to help recall the shows you"ve seen. ELP tour dates Mine are: 9/1/71 Gaelic Park NY 11/25/71 MSG NY 4/10 and 11/72 Academy Of Music NY 8/19/72 Convention Hall Asbury Park NJ 11/15/73 Miami FL 8/20/74 Roosevelt Stadium NJ 7/22 and 24/92 Tower Theatre (first met Keith) and then Mann Music Center 11/17/93 Beacon Theatre NY 8/30/96 Jones Beach NY 9/14/97 Westbury NY 8/9/98. Wantagh NY I was lucky to see so many early shows, when they were in their prime. Changed my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hell, I miss them both. Quote -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I was lucky enough to be at the tribute concert. Can"t wait for the DVD. dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillearning Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 His first tour was my first concert by any artist. I was in maybe 10th grade and my Dad drove a friend and I downtown to a small performance hall, and I was in awe. I had just joined my first band and begged my parents to buy me a Yamaha YC 30 combo organ because I naively thought I could play Lucky Man on that portamento strip. Still have that organ put away somewhere. Sentimental. Quote I would like to apologize to anyone I have not yet offended. Please be patient and I will get to you shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy C Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 ELP was my first favorite band, thanks to poking around my dad's record collection when I was a freshman in high school. Of course, back then I foolishly thought I wanted to sing and play bass / guitar. Now I know keys are where it's at! Hat's off to you, Mr. Emerson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I bought the Welcome Back album through a record club by mistake, wanted to buy the ELO album. Life.Completely.Altered.Forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I was lucky enough to be at the tribute concert. Can"t wait for the DVD. dB Oh what a lucky man.... Quote "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I got to see Keith perform his "Piano Improvisations" as part of the "Karn Evil 9" tour. I bumped into a few walls like a space cadet for a week afterwards. I'm preaching to the choir to say so here, but yep, it left an astounding mark on me. Hats off, gents. I saw the Karn Evil 9 tour, I've always referred to it as the Brain Salad Surgery tour, that was the album they were promoting. Quad sound system. ELP was a fantastic group, Keith was the only keyboard player I've seen who could make the entire audience sweat just watching him play. He was fantastic, a great musician and performer. Greg Lake and Carl Palmer totally held their ends up as well, truly one of the best shows I've seen, ever. I've long thought of it as "Karn Evil 9" because the "Brain Salad Surgery" single was a swing-&-a-miss to my ear, like a quick studio warm-up noodle fest. I enjoyed Keith's playing, but it belongs in an ELP B-sides collection. I had a cognitive disconnect when I contrasted it with the rest of the album. "Benny the Bouncer" was the right choice. Behold this outstanding orchestral "Tarkus." I'm happy to see orchestras take up ELP here and there, since it was essentially classical music to begin with. Quote "Why can't they just make up something of their own?" ~ The great Richard Matheson, on the movie remakes of his book, "I Am Legend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnector Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 The song "Brain Salad Surgery" was basically a leftover that ended up on Works Vol II, which was sort of a "leftovers" album anyway if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy C Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 The song "Brain Salad Surgery" was basically a leftover that ended up on Works Vol II, which was sort of a "leftovers" album anyway if you ask me. Yes, but it was still better than Love Beach!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnector Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 The song "Brain Salad Surgery" was basically a leftover that ended up on Works Vol II, which was sort of a "leftovers" album anyway if you ask me. Yes, but it was still better than Love Beach!!! Ya....Love Beach... Kind of a 1/2 Greg Lake solo album. I wonder if people would've given Love Beach a wee bit more love if it was called something else and didn't sport that hideous "Bee Gees" cover photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Azzarello Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Such a huge impact on me. So glad that the tribute concert video is finally coming out... was wondering if that was ever going to happen... Quote Pat http://www.patazzarello.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzzz Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Ya....Love Beach... Kind of a 1/2 Greg Lake solo album. I wonder if people would've given Love Beach a wee bit more love if it was called something else and didn't sport that hideous "Bee Gees" cover photo.Yeah, I should have known better based on the album cover when I bought the LP. The final nail in the coffin of prog rock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Keith Emerson and Oscar Peterson. I came across this clip purely by accident. The upright bassist is Roy Babbington of Soft Machine. 1 Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Okay friends, time for me to admit something that may shock you: outside of "Lucky Man" and the radio version of "Karn Evil 9," I have listened to very, very little ELP. Which album would you recommend as a starting place for a newbie? Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickMan393 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Which album would you recommend as a starting place for a newbie? Trilogy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Okay friends, time for me to admit something that may shock you: outside of "Lucky Man" and the radio version of "Karn Evil 9," I have listened to very, very little ELP. Which album would you recommend as a starting place for a newbie? Trilogy is good. So is Brain Salad Surgery. I saw ELP on that tour. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old No7 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Get "The Very Best of ELP" and you'll get hits from Trilogy and Brain Salad Surgery -- and others too. I'm not a big fan of the song "Pirates", but oh well . . . (I'd always wondered if that song wasn't written to try and win the nod for writing the Pirates of Caribbean soundtrack... But it's too literal; while the POC music, as credited to composer Klaus Badelt and producer Hans Zimmer, was great in my opinion.) Old No7 Quote Yamaha MODX6 * Hammond SK Pro 73 * Roland Fantom-08 * Crumar Mojo Pedals * Mackie Thump 12As * Tascam DP-24SD * JBL 305 MkIIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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